Cherry Winks
By
Sylvia Mease
@BeamersMom
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Made lots of these to send to the military during Desert Shield. They are a favourite with my family
Ingredients
- 1 c
- sugar
- 3/4 c
- shortening
- 2
- eggs
- 2 Tbsp
- milk
- 1 tsp
- vanilla
- 1 c
- chopped nuts
- 1 c
- chopped dates
- 2 1/4 c
- flour
- 1 tsp
- baking powder
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1/2 tsp
- soda
- crushed cornflakes and maraschino cherries
How to Make Cherry Winks
- 1Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, nuts and dates.
- 2Sift and add dry ingredients.
- 3Form balls the size of a walnut. Roll in crushed cornflakes. Flatten slightly and top with half a maraschino cherry.
- 4Bake at 375^ for 10-12 minutes
